Category Archives: On Location

Most have heard of America’s “Mother Road” – Route 66. But do you know what you MUST see? Have you talked to anyone who has driven the whole thing? Join host Scott and his wife and historian Jenn, as they give you all the information you are looking for…and more you didn’t expect!

For our 200th episode – we inerview Professor Greg Jackson—host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck podcast!! He talks about his upcoming book Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome.  Greg argues today’s hyper-partisan media, gridlock, and political violence have clear precedents in U.S. history, from the 1790s newspaper wars to violent conflicts like the caning of Charles Sumner and the Baltimore riots. The book is a fascinating look at history and explanation of how we made it through those times…and showing how we can do the same today. You’re going to enjoy this one. 📖 Buy the book

Jenn had to visit two more spots in Arlington after she was done seeing the Spies of Arlington with John Kiriakou. General Doolittle became infamous for the Doolittle raid that bombed Japan from aircraft carriers…a first of the US in WW2. The Sullivan brothers is a much sadder story of 5 brothers lost in oneContinue reading “Doolittle and The Sullivan Brothers of WW2”

If you are curious about all this History or Drive app stuff and what JD has to do with it…or if you have questions about what the app can do…feel free to join us today!! Join us Live

Scott and Jenn announce the release of their new app, History or Drive, a web-based “portable web app” available at historyordrive.com that shows nearby Walk With History videos and Talk With History podcasts on a map based on your location, plus National Park pins and History Underground’s JD “History Traveler” videos. Users can tap pointsContinue reading “This New App Shows History on Every Drive | History or Drive”

From Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard along Emmitsburg Road—scene of intense Civil War fighting on July 2, 1863—this episode highlights Anna Etheridge, a 24-year-old vivandiere attached to the 3rd Michigan Infantry. 📍 Google Map to the Peach Orchard 00:00 Gettysburg Under Fire00:46 Peach Orchard Battle01:54 Meet Gentle Annie03:02 Why She Stayed With the Infantry03:28 Battlefield Magic04:11 ChaosContinue reading “This Hero Charged Into Gettysburg’s Deadliest Battle | Anna Etheridge Story”

The episode revisits July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard—one of the battle’s deadliest spots—and highlights Anna Etheridge (“Gentle Annie”), a rare woman on the front lines in skirts, armed with pistols, riding a horse with medical supplies, and tending the wounded under fire. 00:00 Chaos at Peach Orchard01:28 Show Updates and Reviews02:42 Why AnnaContinue reading “A Hero at the Gettysburg Peach Orchard: The Story of Anna Etheridge”

Scott and historian Jenn recap their Easter weekend 2026 trip to the Gettysburg Film Festival, where the American Revolution theme brought together history fans, filmmakers, reenactors, and major guests.

Join us live at 6pm (central time). Jenn and I have been a whirlwind of activity recently so we thought we would catch up with you! We’ll talk about who and what we got to see at the Gettysburg Film Festival (including one on ones with directors and actors) and what we have coming up!Continue reading “Join Walk with History Live”